Finding Vision in Spain & Italy

Our team recently traveled across Spain and Italy where we had the privilege of blending work and play in search of inspiration and new opportunities. We started our journey on the vibrant streets of Madrid and Barcelona, then made our way to the charming beach pueblos of Spains Costa Brava.

This trip was all about embracing the spirit of adventure, exploring new places, trying new things, and creating memorable experiences that could lead to exciting discoveries for Vision Of Self—all a part of a vision I had written down a year ago: “summer travel across Europe for work and play”.

Italy, with its rich heritage in fashion and jewelry, held the promise of something special. After Spain, our travels led us to Venice, Rome, Naples, and the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, but it was in Florence that we found a true gem—a guy named Jacopo turned up thanks to an earlier connection we had made.

Meeting Jacopo, a master jeweler with a shared vision, felt like our intentions and goals were manifesting by the time we reached Florence midway through the trip. His expertise and passion for Italian craftsmanship, combined with his family’s deep legacy in jewelry production resonated deeply with us. We shared our trials and tribulations, our product, our vision, and our story—and immediately I saw the potential for a partnership to create our most elevated and intentional product yet, right in the heart of Italy.